Best Gaming Headset

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Besides a suitable gamepad, a gaming mouse and a suitable keyboard, a high-quality gaming headset belongs to the basic equipment of every player. A headset is a headset that consists of a microphone and earphones and allows mutual communication. Gaming headsets are specifically designed for multiplayer gamers to discuss their strategies online using specific programs. Clear agreements with allies that lead to the elimination of an opponent are only possible with a high-quality headset. Meanwhile an unmanageable number of gaming headsets of different manufacturers is offered, which is unmanageable for a layman. The following article is intended for people who want to buy a new gaming headset.

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Gaming headsets are available in three different styles. These construction methods are the closed, the half open and the open construction form. Each of the three construction methods has advantages but also disadvantages, which must be taken into account when making a purchase decision.

Closed headsets can be recognized by the fact that the ear cups, which are usually made of plastic, are completely closed and thus impermeable to air. Compared to open and semi-open models, they offer the advantage that ambient noise is perceived less strongly. However, since the air can hardly circulate, the player starts sweating on his ears after a short time. It is particularly unpleasant to wear a closed model on hot summer days. For this reason, many gamers prefer semi-open products with air holes or grilles on the sides.

The design also influences the sound of the headset. Open and half open models reproduce the sound most naturally. They let the sound penetrate to the outside. A disadvantage is that sound can also penetrate into the headphones. As already mentioned, it is also advantageous that the ventilation of the ears prevents sweating. Closed models are advantageous in noisy environments, such as LAN parties, as they do not allow noise to penetrate directly into the headphones. Where things are usually quiet, half-open or open headsets are a good choice.

Some products are equipped with a windscreen (pop screen). This is a cover made of fur or foam. This equipment is designed to prevent wind noise or breathing from being picked up strongly by the microphone. Whether a pop protection is necessary or not, each gamer must decide for himself. In general, however, it can be assumed that high-quality, high-priced branded products do well without additional windscreens. Pop protection, on the other hand, is useful for inexpensive products that do not integrate noise suppression.

Sourround Sound, also called Dolby Sourround Sound, means that a total of five main channels and one additional bass effect channel are available. Some manufacturers advertise their products specifically with this function. While conventional headphones have only one speaker in the left and one in the right earpiece, a Sourround Sound headset has several speakers in each earpiece. The majority of gamers appreciate these headsets because they allow them to locate their opponents early. In addition, numerous manufacturers offer models with Virtual Surround Sound. These headsets are models whose sound has been converted to surround sound using software. However, gaming headsets only make sense if the favorite games support them. If this is not the case, playback is in stereo. Some models require an additional USB port to run the surround sound. If the headset is connected to the PC with a Toslink or a jack plug instead of USB, the gamer should make sure before purchasing it that the sound card has the special connections required to play surround sound.

Particularly high-quality models are equipped with freely programmable keys, with which the playing can be made still more comfortable

A chic design and extensive features alone don’t make a good gaming headset. Since players often pursue their passion uninterruptedly for hours, a gaming headset has to fit like a glove. The pressure with which the headphones press against the ears must under no circumstances be so strong that the player’s ears begin to glow or that the user feels that his head is bursting. No gambler should be tempted to buy by a modern look. Instead, anyone wishing to purchase a gaming headset should take the time to try a detailed fitting and, if necessary, try on several gaming headsets before making a purchase decision.
When the gaming headset sits perfectly and comfortably on your head, the next step is to test the sound. A distorted sound reproduction, annoying creaking or a dull reproduction of music, speech and/or noises can completely ruin the fun of playing games. The sound should therefore be reproduced at a high level. Due to their small size, in-ear headsets cannot be expected to produce a balanced, rich sound. But there are also models among the classic gaming headsets that enclose the ears, in which treble is suppressed by creaking basses and playing noises are reproduced dully. Not only good headphones, but also a very good microphone are mandatory for a gaming headset. In an action game, the clear reproduction of the language decides on the death or life of the gambler. With a gaming headset whose microphone clearly communicates all agreements between the players. Among the gaming headsets on offer are models that transmit voice messages unnaturally despite their high fidelity.
Gaming headsets that are capable of reproducing game sounds in surround sound perfect any game. However, the prerequisite for this is that the favorite game is programmed into the gaming headset. With particularly high-quality products, opponents can be located via the gaming headset even before they are visible on the monitor. With high-quality stereo headsets, the location of opponents also works quite well. A prerequisite for this is that the headset is equipped with a precise channel separation. Stereo headsets offer the advantage that they are much more cost-effective than models with surround sound.
Gaming headsets are available for both console and PC gaming. Some models can be used both on a console and on a PC using adapters. The adapters are available as accessories for a price between 10 and 20 Euro.
At least as important as the criteria already described are the features and operation of a headset for ambitious computer gamers. Practical features include an integrated microphone mute, a wired remote control for convenient volume control and controls placed directly on the earphone. This equipment allows gamers to make necessary settings without having to leave the game for a moment. Wireless headsets that eliminate the need for cables around the neck are especially practical and convenient. Compared to conventional game headsets, however, these models are relatively expensive.

Headsets for gamers are offered with differently shaped ear cups made of different materials in different sizes, which influence the wearing comfort. Too small auricles cause aching ears after only a short period of wearing. In case of doubt, auricles should be chosen a little too large rather than too small. The most common shapes for auricles are oblong-square, oval round and complete round. Many gamers prefer models with oval-shaped ear cups, as these are the most comfortable to wear. In most cases, ear cups are made of either imitation leather or soft suede. Velours is particularly comfortable to wear, imitation leather scores with quick and uncomplicated cleaning.

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